Morning Jolt: Jon Stewart to take Daily Show’ break

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Mar 6, 2013 at 6:05 AM

Comedy Central announced yesterday that Jon Stewart will take an eight-week break from "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart." The comedian is taking time off to direct a movie, “Rosewater,” that is based on a book by an Iranian journalist. John Oliver will fill in for Stewart.

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Comedy Central announced yesterday that Jon Stewart will take an eight-week break from "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart." The comedian is taking time off to direct a movie, “Rosewater,” that is based on a book by an Iranian journalist. John Oliver will fill in for Stewart.

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